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Pilate’s in a pickle Jesus already stood before Pilate ( Jn18:28-32 ) Luke shows was sent to Herod ( Lk23:6-8 ) Jesus stood before Pilate again ( Jn18:33-40 ) Pilate asked a question that was not directly answered ( JN18:29 ) 29 Therefore Pilate went out to them and said, “What accusation do you bring…

Scripture Intro: Scripture Reading (“Please stand…”) And the soldiers led him away inside the palace (that is, the governor’s headquarters), and they called together the whole battalion. And they clothed him in a purple cloak, and twisting together a crown of thorns, they put it on him. And they began…

Obadiah 1-4 GOD is your God and Will Be the Center of Your Worldview GOD is Lord of Your Nation ( Ob. 1 ) - Do not ignore GOD. He will let you ignore Him, for only so long. GOD is Lord of Your Morality ( Ob. 1-3 ) - Do not test GOD. He will let you do your own way, for only so long. GOD is Lord of Your…

Introduction Have you ever had a family member embarrass you in front of your friends or people you really were trying to make an impression with? Dad’s are notorious for embarrassing their kids and being goofy. But how many of us act as if we are ashamed of Christ? The Roman historian Livy who lived…

Psalm 86 A Prayer of David Message 1 The Poor in Spirit Me: A Praying Pastor i. For several weeks we spent time in Romans 8 ii. The famous and often used verse is v:28 iii. “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him” iv. I like it, But I feel in love with another passage…

Luke 23:33-49 [Kid's time – pictures of Ethan William “Son of Ethan, a son of man”. Look at an album with them.] Purpose: To see 4 snapshots of Jesus on at the cross that sets Him apart as The Son of Man who is worthy of honor. I. Snapshot #1 A. He was Abused Physically 33 When they came to the place…

Introduction This week would mark the anniversary of the crucifixion of Christ. (Not the date per se, but in relation to the feast of the passover) . Today we’re going to examine the Crucifixion of Christ and one aspect of it’s relation unto you and I today . When I say one aspect, the obvious aspect…

The Triumphal Entry A Roman tradition for a victorious General or Emperor Would start amongst the Praetorians (royal soldiers) Proceed through the streets of Rome Displaying captives and looted treasure The crowds would cheer sometimes shouting “σωτήρ” or savior The procession would end at the temple…

Introduction Compare the difference between the pronouncement of love and pleasure of God the Father to Jesus at His baptism, His transfiguration and compare these to the coming wrath of God poured out on Christ. 13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. 14 John would…

Introduction: They will never get it right. They are hopeless. It’s a lost cause. I am so done with them. We have all heard people say these statements and some of us may have even said them ourselves. It can be difficult to know someone who just seems to get in their own way or sabotage any good thing…

And they were on the road going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking on ahead of them; and they were amazed, and those who followed were fearful. And again He took the twelve aside and began to tell them what was going to happen to Him: “Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will…

The First Church The coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost marks the official inauguration of the new covenant and serves as a witness to the nation of Israel. The Church’s reception of the Holy Spirit, preaching, and sudden growth testify to the reality of Christ’s resurrection and His ongoing reign.…

Genesis 21:9-21 WHAT AILETH THEE? Intro : The Bible is a book of hope. It is a book filled with stories of love, power, faith, and glory. It is a book with a message of grace, peace, salvation, redemption, and miracles. Yet, the Bible is a book filled with impossible, hopeless situations. Stories appear…

What are some colloquial sayings we use to get a point across? 1 The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel: 2 To know wisdom and instruction, to understand words of insight, 3 to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity; 4 to give prudence to the simple,…

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Jesus violence and abuse The soldiers led Jesus away into the palace (that is, the Praetorium) and called together the whole company of soldiers. They put a purple robe on him, then twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on him. And they began to call out to him, “Hail, king of the Jews!” Again…

Introduction There is an old parable that I have heard about a farmer who seems to not be concerned with life and its happenings. It goes like this: A farmer and his son had a beloved stallion who helped the family earn a living. One day, the horse ran away and their neighbors exclaimed, “Your horse…

Introduction We began this series prior to Missions Conference, and we’ll continue it today. This series is titled ‘From the Cross Through the Tomb’, and we’re looking at what Jesus experienced in the last 18 or so hours of His natural life before He was crucified and gave up the Ghost. The first message…

6 So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you.” 7 Then Moses called for Joshua, and as all Israel watched, he said to him, “Be strong and courageous! For you will lead these…

Order of Service Welcome Prayer Hymn - Notices Hymn - Main Prayer Hymn - Sermon Jesus innocent When morning came, all the chief priests and the elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death. And they bound him and led him away and delivered him over to Pilate the governor. Then…

Verses 16-20 Soldiers = Pilate’s bodyguards Governor’s headquarters = Praetorium - Pilate was the chief magistrate and this is his courthouse. Battalion /Garrison - 600 soldiers Clothed Him in a purple cloak ... They are doing this to humiliate Jesus who had already been mocked for being the Messiah…

A young boy lived in the country and his family hadn’t moved to the modern convenience of inside plumbing. So they had to use an outhouse , which the young boy hated. It was hot in the summer, cold in the winter, and always smelly. The outhouse was located near the creek so the boy decided that he would…

Intro: Have you ever watched a courtroom drama where nothing seems to be going right? The jury sets emotionless, seemingly totally unaffected by all the evidence the defendant brings and all that they have been through. The judge seems against them. He seems to always agree with the prosecutor and overrides…

Let’s walk through this conversation…or confrontation. . . between Jesus and Nicodemus. What the context of the gospel points to is the conflict between 1. A provocative introduction, vs. 1-2. Verse 1 in this pericope moves us from the general to specific. Ch. 2:12-25 moves from “the Jews” in a corporate…

Introduction Civil Defense Siren: Did you know that the siren which blasts at 12pm in Bartlett is not called a Tornado siren. It is referred to many in that way because that is its most frequent use in our area. Its actually called a CIVIL DEFENSE SIREN because it purpose is to alert the population in…